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Ways Packet Directory 1848-1994: Passenger Steamboats Of The [Paperback]

Frederick Way Jr. (Author), Joseph W. Rutter (Contributor)

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Paperback: 643 pages
Publisher: Ohio University Press; 1 edition (February 15, 1995)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0821411063
ISBN-13: 978-0821411063
Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.8 x 1.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds

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Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,219,269 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Tremendous Achievement, March 22, 2002

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Way's is an almost staggering achievement. Mr. Way (now deceased) spent approx. 80 years of his life collecting this information. There isn't any other source that comes close to Way's if you need to know about steamboats on the Western Waters (Pittsburgh westwards).

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5.0 out of 5 stars ESSENTIAL FOR SERIOUS STEAMBOAT RESEARCHERS, February 24, 2007

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This is a very comprehensive listing of steamboats, where they were built, their size, who was Captain if known, etc. It also includes some, but not a lot, very nice photographs of steamboats. The only drawback is that the index is not comprehensive. My gg grandfather had only two listings in the index by his name, but he was actually mentioned in one additional listing for a total of three. So a bit of due diligence is required.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Way's Packet Directory, 1848-1994, October 22, 2009

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Mr. Way has done so much to preserve the history of the steamboats on the rivers of the USA. I am currently writing a book on steamboats, and have found Way's books very helpful. The boats are such a great part of our country's history. I believe in preserving history for our younger generations.

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of few sources on the subject
A painstaking work that needs practice to be used well. Boats are listed by initials and names, making some harder to find than others.

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Whether you are a river historian or genealogist whose ancestors traveled on the rivers, Way's is bound to be of help in your research. Read more

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I believe this to be the best riverboat/steamboat reference I have ever come upon. It is the most complete I have ever seen although it is not totally complete. Read more

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